A Skoda Rapid Spaceback does the job of offering plenty of rear legroom inside a compact car. But it's a Skoda. A Honda HRV has good rear legroom and offers excellent load carrying potential, but they start at £17k and the petrol engine isn't really man enough. Probably better to settle for a Honda Jazz or a Nissan Note. The Note isn't as good as the Jazz but does have sliding rear seats. Slightly bigger, a Nissan Pulsar.